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Belkin Gigabit Powerline HD adapters

, Jun 22nd 2009 Discuss [0]

Belkin have launched what they're calling the first-to-market gigabit-capable Powerline adapters, promising theoretical transfer speeds of up to 1,000Mbps.  Offered initially as the Belkin Gigabit Powerline HD Starter Kit, the bundle includes two single-port adapters, one for connection to your router and the other for a console, mediaplayer or HDTV. Read The Full Story

Belkin TuneBase Direct, FM get iPhone updates

Belkin cranked out two new TuneBases today that are updated to suit the iPhone. The TuneBase Direct and the TuneBase FM work by taking the audio from your iPhone and having it play over your car stereo seamlessly and easily. The devices also charge up your iPhone at the same time and hold it upright by means of a flexible neck. Music-listening is capable on both devices and you can take calls just by pressing a large button on the TuneBase itself. The TuneBase Direct is the cheaper option at $69.99 and provides a 3.5mm port that you can use to connect it to your car's auxiliary-in jack. The TuneBase FM costs slightly more at $89.99 and uses an FM channel to transmit your audio through your car's sound system. You can get the Belkin TuneBase Direct early this month and the TuneBase FM in the middle of July.

Belkin announces USB in-car chargers for multiple devices

Belkin announced two new chargers today that are meant to be used in your car for a variety of devices. There's nothing worse than being out on the road only to find your cell phone has gone dead. These new accessories are intended to remedy that problem. Read The Full Story

Belkin hiring people to rate their products 5 stars?

, Jan 19th 2009 Discuss [4]

Belkin has managed to find themselves in the middle of a public relations fiasco as they are being accused of hiring people to write fake ratings and reviews of their products on many online shopping websites. This comes shortly after posting on Amazon’s Mechanical Turk site, which offers a thing called “artificial intelligence.” Read The Full Story

Belkin Switch-to-Mac cable makes PC to Apple transfer simple

Belkin has long been on the forefront of transfer cables. Just two years ago, the company developed the Easy Transfer Cable, which made it possible to transfer from XP to Vista. However, now Belkin has come up with the Switch-to-Mac, which makes the move from PC to Mac much easier. Read The Full Story

Belkin FlyWire Wireless HD box delayed

Oh, the world of wireless HDTV just keeps slipping beyond our grasp! And though we know it will come eventually, it's frustrating, to say the least, that the technology keeps being put off. Read The Full Story

Belkin CAT6a 10-Gigabit-per-second networking cables

Belkin have unfurled a new range of ETL-Verified CAT6a cabling, boasting up to 10-gigabit transfer speeds.  Intended for data centers and structured cabling systems, the new cables and hardware are rated for 10Gbps transmission on up to 100m runs, and have gold-plated connectors with molded, snagless guards. Read The Full Story

Belkin Laptop Sleeves are a stylish way to protect your gear

Belkin has come out with a few new laptop sleeves to protect your portable and they are actually pretty nice to look at. Dare I say it: fashionable? One in neoprene, the other quilted, you have plenty of options for storing your laptop on the go. Read The Full Story

The Belkin Sport Armband for the iPod Touch and iPhone

, Jul 15th 2008 Discuss [1]

There have been several styles of armbands, but this is the first one I've come across for the iPod Touch or the iPhone. The Belkin strap will keep it in place while out for your morning jog, or even a bit of fun on your Wii Fit. Read The Full Story

The Belkin Laptop Cooling Lounge

, Jul 15th 2008 Discuss [0]

Many studies have popped up and said that for men, the heat from sitting your laptop directly on your lap could end up causing infertility.  Which means if you like lounging on the couch with your laptop, it might be time to consider getting a stand for it. This new model from Belkin is wide enough to even hold the larger 17” laptops.  It also features an adjustable height, to get your laptop at a comfortable angle for you. This isn't out just yet and they don't say when it will be, but it is listed as coming soon.  Once it is released it will be sold for $39.99. [via everythingusb]

Dell creates Designed for Dell accessories

, Jul 14th 2008 Discuss [0]

Dell has decided to create a line of accessories called Designed for Dell exclusively for their computers. They have gotten Belkin, Built, Creative Labs, Iomega, Logitech, Swiss Gear and Targus to help create this new line. Read The Full Story

Belkin Powerline AV – Ethernet over power at 200Mb/s

, Jul 14th 2008 Discuss [3]

Belkin is about to put a 200Mb/s powerline Ethernet adaptor in the market. The Powerline AV+ uses an integrated hub to share the connection between the three devices plugged in. These three ports however are not gigabit ports, they are 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet ports. Read The Full Story

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